Okay...I started the NS program on September 30 and have had great success so far (22 pounds with weigh-in again tomorrow). I've been to Disneyland and maintained program, I've been camping and maintained program...NOW, I have the biggest challenge YET! Tomorrow is our yearly family reunion and I am making a favorite dish (that my grandmother used to make...I've taken over the task since she passed away 18 years ago...boy, do I miss her): Chicken and Dumplings! The chicken is cooking right now and later this evening I will be making the dumplings for the pot! Now...if I make it through this, I can do Christmas and Thanksgiving, no problem! I know I can do it...I am going to relish in the thought that each week for the past two weeks I have had to purchase new clothes so that I'm not going to work in BAGGIES! So...think of me today and tomorrow! I WILL make it...no dumplings will pass through these lips!